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Picnics Afloat on the Tweed River
The best picnics on the Gold Coast and Tweed Coast’s. The most intimate and comfortable picnics. From the Gold Coast to Byron Bay and beyond, Picnics Afloat with Tweed River Eco Cruises is the ultimate picnic location in the region.
Food, décor, and atmosphere! All you need to do is bring the people and supply the bubbles.
Imagine being on your own boat surrounded by clear blue waters, lush green forests and long stretches of secluded beaches to discover. Tweed Eco Cruises Picnics Afloat take picnic venues and style to the next level. Unbelievable private and intimate locations for your special occasion.
We organise everything! Imagine the joy on your loved one’s face when they realise that you have organised such a special and unique way to celebrate your occasion.
Inclusions
- 2.5-hour cruise time
- Selected menu for up to 10 guests
- Indulge in locally sourced and imported foods while floating down the beautiful Tweed River your choice of menu
- deluxe charcuterie grazing boards- cheeses, locally cured meats, fresh breads, antipasto selection, see our menus for more details
- Our captain will take you to your secluded picnic cruise cove, where you can drop anchor and enjoy the beautiful scenery and tranquillity of the Tweed River and surrounds
- Beautifully decorated and nautically themed boat
- Glassware
- Beautifully curated table setting
- Refreshing water cooler infused with lemon and lime
- Bottled water
- Sparkling water
- Esky and ice to chill your BYO drinks
- Bottle of bubbles
- Add-on extras
- Add extra people to the picnic cruises
- Add extra hours cruising
- BYO alcohol and drinks
Drop the anchor and take in the serenity of the beautiful Tweed River and Valley. Pull onto a secluded beach, navigate the secret mangrove forests for complete privacy or find an alcove all to yourself and drop anchor and celebrate in style. The options are endless with Picnic Afloat! Choose from one of our menus made from locally and imported produce. Play your specially curated playlist to commemorate your special day.
Picnics Afloat are the ideal no stress experience for your special occasion. We organise everything and the catering too. All you need to do is turn up and bring the bubbles as all our Picnics Afloat are BYO.
No need to worry about the weather. Our vessels are all weather suited, sheltered from rain, shaded from the sun with cool sea breezes, we can tuck into an alcove or behind an island to get out of the wind drop anchor and even go for a swim.
Relax…! Gather your tribe for your guided Tweed River Picnics Afloat cruise with your own private captain.
Marvel at the sunset over Wollumbin (Mount Warning) while you graze on your sumptuous picnic spread with champagne in hand surrounded by beautiful nautical décor. Let us take the stress out of your day while you have all the fun!
Picnics Afloat are ideal for bridal shower, baby shower, hen’s party, engagements, small wedding reception, elopements, birthday celebration, graduation, women’s gatherings… the possibilities are endless with our all-weather picnics. Suitable for up to 20 guests.
- Brunch 8.30am – 11.00am
- Lunch 12.30pm – 3.00pm
- Sunset 4.30pm -7.00pm
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BRUNCH – The Boatman’s Brunch
- Basket of fresh pastries and locally baked breads
- Fresh seasonal fruit platter
- Yogurt and granola bowl
- local smoked gourmet hams
- Smoked salmon with cream cheese and chive spread
- Local farmers market sliced plump tomato w/sea salt and cracked pepper
- Smashed avocado w/dukkha, fetta, lemon & evoo
- homemade quiche
- local condiment tray – butter, jams, pickles, honey and sauces
Refreshments
- Orange Juice
- Apple Juice
- Bottle of bubbles
- French Pressed Coffee
- Local tea selections
- Chilled water dispenser with lemon and lime
LUNCH – The River Queen Long Lunch
- Byron Bay Mozzarella Company Burrata w/evoo gourmet cherry tomatoes & prosciutto served with crusty locally source breads
- Basket of freshly baked breads, crackers & dippers
- Homemade quiche- vegetarian and Lorraine
- Locally cured & Smoked chicken, hams & salami
- An Array of local and imported cheeses
- Selection of antipastos and olives local and imported
- Duo of dips
- Green salad-with pear and parmesan with house made dressing
- Local condiments tray – butter, relishes, spreads & sauces
- Seasonal fruit platter & chocolates
Refreshments
- Chilled water dispenser with lemon and lime
- Chilled Sparkling water
- Bottle of bubbles
- Ice & ice bucket for drinks
SUNSET – The sailor’s delight sunset spread
- Byron Bay Mozzarella Company Burrata w/evoo gourmet cherry tomatoes & prosciutto
- Cheese board of local & imported cheese w an array of dried & fresh fruits with nuts
- Gourmet local & imported smoked & cured meats
- Local and imported antipasto selection
- Dou of gourmet dips
- Basket of crackers & local made breads
- Local condiment tray- local honeys, spreads, sauces
- Selection of seasonal hand cut crudites
- Chocolates and nougat
- Fresh seasonal fruit platter
Refreshments
- Chilled water dispenser with lemon and lime
- Chilled Sparkling water
- Bottle of bubbles
- Ice & ice bucket for drinks
ADD ON – Can be added to any menu
- Fresh prawns with house made seafood sauce and lemon- 1 Kg $55.00
- Oysters with homemade vinaigrette, seafood sauce & farm fresh lemons – $30.00 Dozen
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